Zoom H1

[TheCanonEnthusiast]

Hi guys,

I am new to videography and I thought of getting a Zoom H1 to complement with my DSLR. I would just like to know of where I could get this microphone from in Singapore. Any of you out there who knows where please share with me! Thanks!

 

[kayheem]

Technically, the Zoom H1 is a stand-alone audio recorder, but it doubles up as a microphone. You will need some sort of adaptor to mount it on the hotshoe. E.g.:

Metal 1/4" Hot shoe mount adapter with adjustable angle black | eBay

1/4"-20 Tripod screw to Hot Shoe Adapter with 2 nuts Black | eBay

However, I have heard that the plastic screw thread at the bottom of the H1 does not fit well on some 1/4" threads (?) Don't know if it is due to the tolerance in the H1 or the male threads.

You can buy the H1 from Hung Brothers at Level 3, Sim Lim Square. I think you can also get it at City Music.

 

[TheCanonEnthusiast]

Yup. I know about the functions of it. Thanks for the link and as well the shop! I also did my research and cathay photo also sells them. Maybe I will compare the prices! Thanks for your time!

 

[Bamboopictures]

If you are doing dual recording (i.e. mic is connected to both camera and recorder) DO NOT use the H1. Go for the H2 instead. H1 has a small driving EMF for electret mic and it cannot be switched off. This EMF will cause a hum in the camera's recording.

 

[eleveninth]

Yup. I know about the functions of it. Thanks for the link and as well the shop! I also did my research and cathay photo also sells them. Maybe I will compare the prices! Thanks for your time!

bought mine from cathay quite some time back. think the price around the same.

 

[TheCanonEnthusiast]

If you are doing dual recording (i.e. mic is connected to both camera and recorder) DO NOT use the H1. Go for the H2 instead. H1 has a small driving EMF for electret mic and it cannot be switched off. This EMF will cause a hum in the camera's recording.

I should be using the H1 as a recorder only. My current 500D doesn't have the mic input. Maybe as the time goes pass, I will get a RODE Videomic to pair with the H1. I came across the humming issue from other forums but I did not know what was the cause of it. Thanks for that extra info!

bought mine from cathay quite some time back. think the price around the same.

Yea. Saw the prices on both Cathay and City Music. Both around $140. But I will be getting from Cathay because City Music doesn't have it in stock.

 

[garagez]

i got it from city music few months back.....wow out of stock already

 

[TheCanonEnthusiast]

Ohh! Their business isn't that bad haha. But I am not so sure whether they have the stocks or not because their website states that it is out of stock.. Hmm. Maybe I should give them a call!

 

[ghostcrabby]

Where to get the accessories pack from? Any idea of the pricing?

 

[pettypoh]

Where to get the accessories pack from? Any idea of the pricing?

citymusic should have .... there's also a music store at novena square (i think 3rd level) ... that i think sells the H1 and accessories